Texas Governor Abbott Alerts Agencies To Assist Houston With This Natural Disaster

Governor Greg Abbott responded to a weather response a few months agoPhoto byX (Twitter)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is no stranger to tropical storms, hurricanes, and natural disasters. Abbott has seen several during his time in office. 

With a new weather threat approaching South Texas as early as Tuesday evening, Governor Abbott went on the offensive to provide emergency resources as he has in the past. 

On Monday, June 17, Governor Abbott said according to a press release:

“Texas stands ready to deploy all resources and assistance needed to help support communities in Southeast Texas that are in the path of a potentially devastating tropical storm,” said Governor Abbott. “I urge Texans to remain weather aware and heed the guidance of local officials to keep themselves and their families safe. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”  

Governor Abbott also posted a warning on X two days ago.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management has alerted the following agencies:

• Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Urban Search & Rescue Teams and Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads
• Texas National Guard: Ground Transportation Platoons with high profile vehicles, helicopters with hoist capability
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Warden search and rescue boat teams
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Tactical Marine Unit boats and rescue swimmers, search and rescue aircraft with hoist capability
• Texas Department of Transportation: High-profile vehicles and personnel monitoring road conditions
• Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather Packages

Governor Abbott has provided natural disaster assistance to other States in the past. Last year, Abbott sent Task Force 1 to Florida when Hurricane Idalia struck according to this press release.  

NBC believes local Houston residents may be impacted by possible flooding from Tuesday to Thursday. 

Are you prepared for this weather threat?